Receptionist / General Assistant / Option to evolve in multiple streams

You don't need to be an expert in what we sell to still be a GREAT FIT HERE.

This is a unique place to work; we sell horseshoes, anvils, forges, and the supplies and tools that are used with them.

P.S.- If you’ve applied for another position here in the past, but are a great fit, please don’t hesitate to reapply!

Location: You'd work in a great little shop on the outer west edge of Edmonton in a nice rural setting, helping us help farriers help horses, and an assortment of knifemakers, crafters, and blacksmiths, and special industries both local and around Canada.

There is a possibility that some extra work can be done remotely (especially over time).

Enthusiastically Curious: While a bit of knowledge about horses is helpful, copious enthusiasm, a willingness to learn, curiosity and attention to detail will get you far.

Great Attention to Detail: It's a must, so we send the right items and keep life organized.

Positive & Helpful: You can ensure customers have a helpful and rewarding experience. This can involve a broad and diverse task list, but the focus is greeting and answering customer questions, check‐out sales, and packing small orders to ship.

Key Attributes:

· ‐Attention to Detail. Organized.

· ‐Resourceful, positive attitude.

· ‐Great people and customer service skills.

· ‐You are curious with an interest to learn.

· ‐Trustworthy.

· ‐A Good Memory.

· ‐Reliable (including transportation). Punctual.

· ‐Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

· -You enjoy people, working well in small teams, yet self-motivated and thriving with independent work.

· ‐Competent typing.

· ‐Competent computer skills.

· ‐Good physical condition without limitations or major allergies (there may be cats, dogs, or horses).

· -Eager to learn new methods, tools, and industries. Relevant industry or project online courses is encouraged. Courses can be presented for consideration of being covered in whole or in part.

Helpful Attributes:

· ‐Some experience with horses is helpful.

· -Living nearby is helpful, especially over winter.

· ‐Nonsmoking

· ‐Some experience &/or interest in simple graphics work for online products and marketing is helpful.

· Familiarization with Computer software, general software comfort/versatility.

· Willingness to expand your current knowledge base as it relates to customer and market products and development trends.

· Ability to drive or learn to drive a forklift, bobcat (or ride mower) if or when required.

Good communication skills on the telephone, in person, and in writing are treasured.

Computer & Typing Skills: You will need adequate typing and good general computer skills.

Good Physical Condition is required as helping customers, receiving, stocking, & packing products, and other projects involve mobility and sometimes modest strength.

Additional Interest or Skill Opportunities: If you have interests or strengths, we will try to match them with special job projects, including but not limited to:

· Tasks with the Online Store from APP optimizations, AI integrations, Product & Photo graphics optimizations.

· Tasks with product prep: Mixing, filling, cutting, rolling and wrapping, labelling, etc.

· Tasks Outdoors: Grounds maintenance projects.

· Tasks with Production: Product assembly, casting assistance.

· 3D scanning/modelling/ CAD or Fusion 360 attenuation /3D printing, etc.

· Industrial machining, milling, knowledge in metallurgy, blacksmithing, tempering, and hardness testing.

· Welding knowledge or ability.

· Farrier industry knowledge.

· Refractory Industry Knowledge, interest, products, packing and casting.

· PID or programmable electrical circuitry knowledge.

· Interest in Production projects from casting, mold making, kiln hardening, rotational casting, urethane and silicone, from a knowledge of differences to experiences with their use.

· For persons with the skillset or aptitude, there may be opportunities to contribute to other workflows in the design and fabrication side of the business.

Work Time Flexibility: There may be some flexibility with the hours worked per day and the number of days worked per week to suit. There is some flexibility as to whether this is offered as a part‐time or a full‐time position, depending upon some of the skill sets of the successful applicant. As a minimum, we are looking for help from 8 am‐1 pm or 8‐4 a few days a week.

Reporting: You report directly to the owner and will work well in close partnership with our total staff of 4‐5 persons.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $15.00-$27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Store discount
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Work from home

Application question(s):

• How long is your drive (commute) from home (approximately) to Canadian Forge?
• We can discuss pay in person, and what we offer will be related to the ways you can help Canadian Forge, & the tools you bring. We are also prepared to invest in training the person if stunning attitude and character are brought in spades. Without any commitments, what is the price range per hour you could consider starting at this month?
• Does your schedule permit you to arrive early or work late or on weekends if a circumstance arises that would make doing so helpful? (this is not a requirement - just getting a sense of how we can structure this to work for us both. I have some flexibility on my end)
• We do stock boxes of horseshoes that weigh between 5 and 35 lbs, and some products or pails can weigh 57 lbs. How physically healthy are you? Are you able to move products up to 55 lbs when required for stocking shelves, or shipping etc? Do you have any history of back or other chronic or intermittent pain or similar disability that could influence your ability to help in this capacity?
• Approximately how many words per minute can you type?
• Would you be available for a short phone or in person meeting between 4-8pm weekdays or noon-5pm weekends if your application is advanced?
• Is there job position quality from your perspective that you've find particularly helpful or beneficial?
• How soon could you be available to start if successful?

Work Location: In person